The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pembrokeshire
The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Five Arches Tavern & Restaurant St Georges Street, Tenby, SA70 7JB
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,436 | 78% | ← The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 284 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 477 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 10 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Billycan Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Fecci Fish & Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Mykonos Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Cheesecake Cove Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Lollies Chocolate Emporium Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ex-Servicemans Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Manufacturers/packers | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern
What is The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 18 July 2025.
Is The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern last inspected?
The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,836 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects The Tavern / Five Arches Tavern and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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